1974 Ford

Immaculately presented and simply outstanding this perticular example was purchased at the 'November 2023 Iconic NEC Classic Motorshow Auction for £108,000 pounds (including fees)' JF Classic Cars are pleased to offer a 1974 Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 in Ford Diamond White with associated RS2000 Blue Decals. A beautifully presented car, and in our opinion 'The Best' on sale today! This beautiful example having just celebrated 50yrs (since registration), With the slightly flared wheel arches coupled with it's genuine Type 49 stiffened body shell this is simply a must visit to view The underside bodywork along with the running gear having seen powder coating to a very high standard in it's lifetime leaving nothing untouched, ensuring the attention to detail has been meticulously preserved The exterior paintwork finished in Ford Diamond White (Paint Code 'B') Can only be described as 'like glass' shiny, vibrant and unmarked front to rear along with the legendary blue RS decals which sit period correct across the arches With a simple but subtle front end consisting of gleaming wrap around front chrome quarter bumpers and the desirable full frontal chrome piped metal black grill housing original round unmarked Cibie H4 headlamps Ford chrome Badging to the bonnet and the boot all sit pristine and correctly positioned along with the legendary 'RS2000 Black & Silver square Badging' sitting proudly on each front wing. The detailed panel lines are razor sharp and complement the dedication to detail this has been given over the last five years Pressing that chrome button on the drivers or passenger side door reveals nothing short of pristine seventies nostalgia, have you stepped back inside a Ford Showroom! Quite simply the attention to detail on this vehicle needs to be seen to be appreciated, Interior nothing has been left it quite simply has been taken to showroom if not better condition Engine sitting pristine showroom like along with informational stickers displayed accordingly Sitting on original Ford Four Spoke 13 x 5.5 Factory alloys in the very best condition, all wheels are matching numbers including the spare, Shod with brand new 175/70/R13 tyres all round Without doubt this example has been taken to a level that may never be seen again or ever come close to, This masterpiece at the 'November 2023 Iconic NEC Classic Motorshow Auction was purchased for £108,000 pounds (including fees) On sale we have the most exacting presentation of a restored RS2000 that we have ever come across let alone offer for sale. Built in March 1974 and subsequently registered in April 1974 this stunning example has been preserved from having the labours of a self-confessed perfectionist mechanical engineer who devoted five years of his life, split between running his engineering business and the rebuild of the RS that enjoyed a dedicated position in his immaculate workshop. Quite simply if you want the best and we mean the best please get in touch!.